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How to force anemone corms

By Gardeners' World on 19/07/2011 11:40:07

.Bulbs need enough time in the cold and dark for the root system to develop and support flowering. Use a thermometer to ascertain that your shed or garden is cold enough (it should be around 10°C). Once inside, place the bulbs or corms in a cool, north


How to grow hippeastrum

By Gardeners' World on 20/07/2011 10:58:02

Bulb fibre or multi-purpose compostFlower pot, large enough to accommodate bulb or, ready-boxed hippeastrum kit with pot and compost includedBowl to soak bulbNovember - February 10 minutesDecember - MarchSoak the hippeastrum bulb and its roots in a bowl


How to grow dahlias for cut flowers

By Gardeners' World on 19/07/2011 15:28:32

Learn how to grow dahlias for cut flowers, in Rachel de Thame's video demonstration. Rachel recommends varieties and shares tips on soil preparation, planting, feeding and staking young plants.early summerMore advice on growing dahliasLift and store


How to take geranium cuttings

By Gardeners' World on 22/09/2011 18:00:06

plants the following summer. Kept on a warm windowsill over winter, your cuttings will quickly develop roots and leaves. They'll be ready to plant out in spring, and will flower all summer.Established geranium (pelargonium) plantPlastic potsSeed compost


Cactus dahlias

By Gardeners' World on 22/07/2011 19:18:48

cactus dahlia, with sunny yellow flowers. Height 120cm.Dahlia 'Yellow Galator'Small-flowered semi-cactus type, with white-tipped pinky red petals. Height 60cm.Dahlia 'Pianella'More about using garden weedsTake dahlia cuttings Plant dahlia tubers


Identifying bumblebees

By Gardeners' World on 20/10/2011 13:32:31

This species has two yellow bands on the head and one on the thorax. Its tongue is long, so visits flowers with long corollas, such as foxgloves and red clover. Don't confuse it with the white-tailed bumblebee, which only has one band on its head.Garden


Growing ornamental poppies

By Gardeners' World on 17/11/2011 17:50:30

For a short but glorious time in June oriental poppies come into their own, providing flamboyant displays to enliven borders, says Carol Klein.Most gardeners yearn for a splash of glamour, and the most flamboyant of all June's flowers has


Ornamental grasses

By Gardeners' World on 20/10/2011 13:30:47

in height.Pennisetum 'Red Buttons'A striking blue grass with mounds of slender foliage and lovely silvery flower heads. Poa labillardierei makes an elegant addition to borders.Poa labillardiereiWhere to see grassesKnoll GardensRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew


Trees for small gardens

By Gardeners' World on 20/10/2011 13:37:20

.Acer griseum, Paper-bark maplePrunus serrula is perfect tree for small gardens. It provides year-round interest, producing small, white flowers in spring, followed by small fruits and red or yellow leaves in autumn. Its shiny bark remains a deep red throughout


RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2008 - new plants

By Gardeners' World on 20/10/2011 13:29:10

New plants at Chelsea 2008The plant marquee is packed with new, and often awe-inspiring cultivars. Here are some of our favourites from this year's show.Jarava ichu, or Peruvian feather grass, forms mounds of bright green foliage with showy, silver


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